Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa
From 425 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.4% of Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sas tested had between 17,769 and 27,547 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,961 median miles, the Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa MOT pass rate?
The Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 425 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa is 21,961 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,769 and 27,547 miles.
Buying a used Sportage Jbl Black Ed Isg Sa?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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